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The art and science of fencing / Nick Evangelista.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Evangelista, Nick.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Fencing.
- Fencing--History.
- History.
- Genre:
- History.
- Physical Description:
- viii, 288 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Indianapolis, IN : Masters Press, 1996.
- Summary:
- An enjoyable introduction to the history, lore, and some specifics of technique, including the psychology of fencing. Covers the three types of weapons, the rules, and selecting a fencing school or getting started in the sport. Includes profiles of prominent fencers, a glossary of terms, and book and film resources. Illustrated with b&w photos. Masters Press is at 2647 Waterfront Pkwy. E. Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46214. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
- Contents:
- pt. 1. Histories
- pt. 2. A fencing philosophy
- pt. 3. The beginning fencer
- pt. 4. The foil
- pt. 5. Beyond method: concepts
- pt. 6. The epee
- pt. 7. The sabre
- pt. 8. Assorted aspects of fencing
- pt. 9. Electrical fencing
- pt. 10. Fencing lives
- pt. 11. The secret of success
- Appendix 1. Fencing terms. Appendix 2. Resources. Appendix 3. Theatrical fencing.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-283).
- ISBN:
- 1570280754
- 9781570280757
- OCLC:
- 34633311
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